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Q&A: Choosing a 0.7-0.8 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Channel Setting

By Mike Fried,

Clarity: VVS1

Q&A: Choosing a 0.7-0.8 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Channel Setting

Hello, I ordered this diamond from JA: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.71-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-263330?a_aid=dmnd1357 Do you think this one would be a better purchase for the money since they are both right at my budget limit and this one is larger? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-249849?a_aid=dmnd1357 The diamond will be set in this: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/14k-white-gold-0.25ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1061?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thank you for your help! I would stick with your original choice. …



Q&A: Choosing an Eye-Clean 1.3 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond

Hello, Can you tell me your opinion on both of these diamonds? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-174937?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.25-carat-e-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-234561?a_aid=dmnd1357 If you have a better option in mind please let me know that too!! Thanks!    They are both very nice diamonds, but there is no way you should be paying such a premium for a VVS. https://www.diamonds.pro/truth-about/diamond-clarity/ This diamond …


Q&A: Seeking a Second Opinion on an Emerald Cut Diamond

Hi, I was wondering what you thought about this diamond? It seems very large for its ct, but I’m worried about the inclusions that are right in the middle. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-243627?a_aid=dmnd1357 Thanks so much. That diamond is not eye-clean. I would recommend this one instead: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-251814?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? What do you think about these? http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/emerald-diamond-1-13-Carat-I-color-GIA-certified/D-G5Q13J …






About the author

Mike Fried Mike Fried Mike Fried has over 25 years experience in the diamond industry working with Leo Schachter Diamonds, Moshe Namdar Diamonds, and joining The Diamond Pro in 2007. He is recognized as an industry expert and has been quoted in publications such as Us, People, Page Six, The Next Web and more.

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